Acacia Research (ACTG) Q2 Revenue Up 98%

Acacia Research (ACTG) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $114.6 million, up from $51.2 million a year earlier, mainly from a $60.9 million IP licensing settlement with TP-Link. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.13. GAAP net income was $47,000, including a $30.9 million noncash impairment tied to Life Sciences holdings. Cash and liquidity were $334.6 million.

ACACIA RESEARCH CORP (ACTG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 Acacia Research Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Total Revenue of $114.6 million, up 124% from the Prior Year Quarter GAAP Net Income of $47 thousand and GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.00 for the Quarter Adjusted Net Income 1 of $12.8 million and Adj

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